Lee wants to upgrade her front room to create a warm and welcoming space that works seamlessly with the rest of her home. Here’s her letter: Help save my front room! I’d say my style is modern and casual but with a warm vibe (not too stark and sleek). I’d love to see this entry space (we have no real entry hallway) involve a sitting area under the window and somehow become a casual reading room. I’ve never really paid attention to this room but it’s the first one people see! If we can keep this wall color that would be great, but I’m tired of the yellow & maroon scheme so new accessories &

Carrie’s bedroom wasn’t even a bedroom when we got there- it was an awkward glass sunroom with zero privacy. But not for long. With a $200 budget and a trip to Ikea we made it over from floor to ceiling in an afternoon. Here’s how.

Here’s the whole sordid process of how we get from before to after- namely by saving our pennies, taking time to really think about how we use the room, and moving slowly and steadily towards the goal with simple and do-able tasks that keep us motivated.

We’re wondering what the closet situation at your house is. Do you share with your better half? Have an awesome walk-in one? Or even relegate your husband’s clothes to another room entirely? Tell us all about it.